Total number of withholding exemptions on line 4: add lines 1 through 3.
Changes: you must file a new certificate within 10 days if the number of exemptions previously claimed by you decreases.
More than one employer: if you work for more than one employer at the same time, you must not claim any exemptions with employers other than your principal employer.
Dependents: you may claim an exemption in line 3 for each individual who qualifies as a dependent under the Federal Income Tax Law.
Penalties: if you claim more exemptions than you are entitled to, civil and criminal penalties may be imposed.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form M-4 |
| Form Length | 1 page |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 17 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 3 min |
| Edition | Rev 3/24 |
| Issuing agency | Massachusetts Department of Revenue |
| Where to file | With your employer |
| Other names | M-4, M4, Form M4, M-4 withholding, Massachusetts M4 form |
| Official source | Form M-4 (Rev 3/24), Massachusetts Department of Revenue |
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